# Association of Optometrists (AOP)

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## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 400,000 Avoidable A&E Eye Visits Expose NHS Postcode Lottery
2026-08-05 13:37:24 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

The AOP's analysis shows 62–78% of eye-related A&E visits—up to 400,000 annually—could be managed in community optometry settings, highlighting inconsistent NHS urgent eye care commissioning and a clear path to reducing emergency department strain.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/avoidable-ae-eye-visits-nhs-postcode-lottery-optometry

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